Passive station power distribution for cable reduction

A power distribution system for a rotary capacitor electrical tester includes a power source, an active station having plurality of test channels powered by the power source through cables connected to one side an upper contact module of the active station, and an opposition side a lower contact module of the active station being connectable to a test measurement device. A separate additional cable conductor inlet is located on the active station for receiving power from the power source. The power supplied through the extra additional cable is passed through the upper contact module of the active station without connecting to test channel and presents a power conductor outlet interface to a passive station immediately adjacent to the active station in order to reduce the number of cables required to connect between the power source and the various passive stations incorporated into the rotary capacitor electrical tester.